Nullify Now! Tour Finds Support in Los Angeles
Saturday, May 28, marked yet another successful Nullify Now! tour, this time in Los Angeles, California. Sponsored by the Tenth Amendment Center, the Foundation for a Free Society, The John Birch...
Constitution
Obama “Signs” Patriot Act Extension From Afar — Via Autopen
As reported by The New American, on Thursday, May 6 Congress passed a four-year extension of the unconstitutional powers included in the Patriot Act. These unprecedented powers include allowing the federal...
ACLU Targets Religious Symbols at N.J. Graduation Ceremonies
The complaint of a single individual in New Jersey’s Neptune Township over the presence of religious symbols at a commencement ceremony last year forced the Township school board to reach an...
Nullify Now! Tour in Los Angeles This Weekend
The "Nullify Now!" tour heads to Los Angeles, California this weekend and promises to include great speakers, local musicians, and grassroot activism for liberty. Set to take place at the ATT...
Rep. Justin Amash Seeks Limits on Presidential War-making
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to remove a provision from the annual Defense Authorization bill that would give the President virtually unlimited war-making power, rejecting an amendment by freshman Republican Justin...
Four-year Patriot Act Extension Passes Despite Rand Paul’s Efforts
Congress passed a four-year extension of three provisions of the Patriot Act May 26, despite a spirited Senate effort to derail the bill by Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who proposed amendments...
“Extraordinary” Liu Bows Out as Judicial Nominee
A highly partisan and ideologically charged Senate battle over the nomination of Goodwin Liu (left) to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals came to an end Wednesday when the University of...
Arizona Unions Sue to Block Two New State Laws
Across the nation, states that have conservative Republicans running the government are tackling the entrenched power of unions. The Arizona State Legislature recently passed two bills which limit the activities of...
NDRA — The New Push for a Con-Con
Most Americans undoubtedly agree that the federal government cannot continue on its current spending and borrowing binge without wreaking economic havoc. But how must the binge be brought under control? One...
Rand Paul Efforts May Lead to Temporary Patriot Act Lapse
Senator Rand Paul may have temporarily set back efforts by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass the Patriot Act renewal long enough to allow the law to expire for a day...
Christie Blasts, but Will Obey, Court’s School Funding Order
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie still sounded combative Tuesday when talking about an order from the state's highest court for the expenditure of another $500 million for the state's poorest school...
Supreme Court Says California Must Cut Prison Population
The conditions in California's prisons violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in a 5-4 decision, upholding a federal court order to...
Ron Paul’s Straight Talk on the National Debt Ceiling
The federal government has nearly maxed out its credit card — for now. The national debt is fast approaching the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling and only managed to avoid hitting it...
Congressional Leaders Agree to Renew Patriot Act
The Republican House and Democratic Senate leadership are backing a deal to extend three of the most controversial provisions of the Patriot Act, and the Senate voted 74-8 for cloture (to...
Utah Legalizes Gold and Silver Currency
In order to provide its residents some much-needed security as the U.S. dollar continues to decline, the state of Utah has become the first to legalize gold and silver coins as...